Tuscan Vegetarian Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 oz penne pasta (or pasta of your choice)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
• 15 oz canned white beans (e.g., cannellini beans), rinsed and drained
• 5 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (optional, for garnish)